Archive for June, 2013

Dates: July 19, 2013 to July 21, 2013Location: Various, including Victoria’s Inner Harbour

Since 2000, Northwest Deuce Day has grown in popularity. This event was initially held in Victoria’s Oak Bay Village.

In 2002, the event was moved to Chilliwack and grew in size with over 80 1932 Fords in attendance.

In 2004, it moved back to Victoria and featured 127 1932 Fords. In 2007 the show featured over 400 1932 Fords! Because of the popularity of this event, it became a three day event and the event was changed to Northwest Deuce Days (from Day).

This year, there will be activities held on the Friday (July 19th), a Gala Banquet on the Saturday (July 20th) and the main attraction will be held on Sunday (July 21st) around Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

Planning on visiting Victoria for the Northwest Deuce Days? Call 1-800-663-7515 today to book your stay at the Royal Scot Hotel and Suites!

.Victoria Celebrates Canada Day

To celebrate Canada’s 146th birthday, Victoria will be presenting an annual, family-friendly, multicultural celebration, featuring children’s activities, music performances, an international food village and spectacular fireworks over the Inner Harbour on July 1st.

Some of Victoria’s Canada Day Festivities to look forward to:
- The Canada Day Kid’s Zone will return with plenty of interactive activities for the whole family on the Legislature Lawns including bouncy castles, mural
paintings and more.
- Main stage highlights on July 1st will transform the Legislature Lawns into a one-of-a-kind concert.
- The ever-popular Living Flag will return, inviting 2000 participants to wear red or white T-shirts to form a human flag on the Legislature Lawns.
- A Flavour of Canada will return with a two day international food village including family-oriented events at Ship Point.

Victoria Celebrates Canada Day will continue its “green” initiatives, including biodegradable vendors’ food containers, increased recycling opportunities on site and paper mache fireworks. Also returning will be the bike valet service, offering a safe place to lock up bicycles for those who want to take sustainable transportation to the event.

For more information on this upcoming event and for a full event schedule, please visit the Victoria Celebrates Canada Day website.

Over 350 Musicians – Over 80 Performances – 13 Stages

The Victoria Jazz Society was founded in 1981 and produces two major multi-day music festivals every summer, TD Victoria International JazzFest and the Vancouver Island Blues Bash.

The TD Victoria International JazzFest (formerly known as JazzFest International) features over 350 musicians on stages in downtown Victoria with an attendance of over 35,000 people. This event is a ten-day music festival featuring the jazz, blues and world music of local, Canadian, and internationally acclaimed musicians.

Since 1985, the TD JazzFest has been presented and produced by the Victoria Jazz Society and will celebrate it’s 29th anniversary in 2013.

For more information on the TD JazzFest including performance schedules, venues and ticket information, please visit the Victoria Jazz Society website.

Celebrate Our Harbour Day, is a day of activities held in the beautiful Victoria Harbour to show the diversity of activities and rich culture. This event will take place at Ships Point as well as at Songhees Point with a Harbour Ferry giving free rides to join the two venues.

Planning on visiting The Butchart Gardens this summer? Plan a trip to The Butchart Gardens on a Saturday evening and enjoy the summer entertainment program as part of your general admission ticket – no extra charge for lovely evening including a superb fireworks display

Every Saturday night these lavish firework shows dazzle visitors with their unique blend of spectacle and music. Bring warm clothing and, if desired, a cover to sit upon the ground. Blankets are available for purchase on site.

This family friendly, fun filled weekend is an event for all ages! There will be a midway, pancake breakfast, dance, beer garden, rugby tournament, sky divers, kids play zone and much much more.

There will also be a parade on Saturday June 9th at 10:00am. The Annual Buccaneer Days Parade will begin at the intersection of Esquimalt Road and Dominion Road at 10:00am and will proceed westbound on Esquimalt Road to Constance Avenue, where it will disperse at 11:30am.

For more information on this exciting event, please visit the Buccaneer Days website.